Creative event a huge success

A Creative Networking Event held at Brooke Park Leisure Centre on Tuesday night has been hailed a a huge success.

Hosted by C.R.A.F.T. (Cultural Renewal and Arts for Tomorrow), the new culture delivery agent for Outer West Partnership Area, the event was an opportunity for local arts and culture groups to network with a range of city –wide creative projects.

Cathal Crumley, Community Engagement Officer for Outer West, explained: “The evening provided an informal opportunity for participants to discuss future skill-sharing, cooperation, maximising public participation in events, and how best to build upon the City of Culture legacy.’

C.R.A.F.T. Chairman Dermot O’Hara welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of local people participating in any emerging legacy proposals.’

Participants and guests were then treated to a range of entertainment including outstanding performances from Darwin Spencer, Kristine Donnan, Shonagh Lyons and Sine, and the moving Bloody Sunday scene from Brian Foster’s ‘Maire, A Woman of Derry’ performed by Carmel Mc Cafferty.